I opened my eyes only to greeted by the sunlight peeking through the window. I blinked twice before I realized it was not my bed, and yesterday’s events flashed in my mind. The witches, blade, Oracle. I shake my head and hoped it was just some sick dream. But my conscience already knew the answer.
I pulled myself from the bed and stand near the window. The sun was peeking from the clouds painting the whole sky gold. Last night I slept like baby. I don’t recall the last time I have such a peaceful sleep. I felt refreshed.
I freshen up and called August to check on pack, I had already lied about the postponement of the meeting but I am not quite sure how he will react when he know that I am at Reed’s house, but now I don’t want to think about that. I quickly changed in black shots and put my hairs in a bun. I haven’t eaten anything since last night and my stomach growled in agreement.
The castle was huge. It was not like the nor
It’s been one week since I have arrived here. Since I last seen him. Living away from him was never been an easy task but the fact that now we were living under the same roof and on the same floor was worse. I have rejected him but can still feel the mate bond. Diana told me it was because the rejection has to be from both sides and Reed never rejected me. He simply accepted it and flied.I know the bastard did it on purpose. Diana on the other hand had more respectful approach, she told he saved me from the pain of being rejected which I hardly doubt was his slightest intention.The pain of the rejection was much worse than the pain of my first transformation. And now living under the same roof, knowing your mate would probably in the next room was nothing more than torture. Reed kept distance from me from the first minute I entered the castle.He would leave early in the morning before I would be awake and come late at nights. He would send Asher to chec
“Diana?” I shouted the name of the only person I wanted to meet. I was tired and excited at the same time; I want to spill every single detail of our journey to Diana. Reed and I had made some progress, unlike other times, we talked like properly talked and he not ignored me.Reed had to check on the borders so he left me on the main gate. On the top of that he bid me goodbye. I was grinning like a mad teenage girl, who had first time talked to her crush.“Diana?” I asked checking each room. The lights were off, the servants were probably gone by now. After looking through each room I opened my bed room. A white note was placed at the middle of the bed. I sat on the bed lazily and opened the note. I know who wrote the letter.Dear Esma,It seems that the work for which I had gone would probably take some time and I doubted you had to live without me for few days. I hope Reed will not give you hard time (b
Reed’s pov“Yes, Asher I am on my way.” I hung up the phone and drive fast to the outskirts of the city. He had called me hundredth time but this time his voice was on edge. Today I took Esma to my favorite restaurant for lunch. I could take her to the nearest bakery on the next street but I can’t make myself to do that. Somehow, I liked to spend time with her. but I can’t speak it on her face. I like her instantly when I first saw her. she is perfect in every way.She was everything a man needed; she should be worshipped. And this gives me another reason to hate myself. But I can’t make myself to tell her all the horrible things I have done, how I shred the blood of innocents. I am not worth enough for him. I am a monster.Cursed.After lunch Asher was calling me non-stop. I drop Esma on the gates and left only after ensuring she had entered the castle. She was totally opposite of me, ev
Esma’s pov“Can you pass some salt please?” I asked eating my food not looking in his direction. We ate our food in complete silence. Neither he nor I make an eye contact. He was completely avoiding me and after our littleaccidentI was doing the same. He passed me the salt and I quickly grab the bottle from his hand.I was making sure not make any physical contact with him. A long but comfortable silence stretched between us. Somehow the silence seemed to connect us, in the way the words never could. Or maybe it was my brain which was playing with me.He opened a file from his bag he brought from the car earlier and started reading it. he looked somewhat disturbed after his return from the borders. I wanted to ask him, only if I had some courage. After what seems to be an awfully long time, I tried to break some ice.“When will Diana return?” I asked in a low voice.He
Reed's pov“Mom?” I asked anxiously. “Mom?” still no response. I quickly run in the direction of my house. The trees were burned dead. Houses were destroyed. Dead bodies were piled on one side of the street.The whole scene was horrific it could easily turn anybody’s blood cold. I ran stumbling over dead bodies till I reached my house. My house had met the same fate like the others did. The roof was half destroyed. I entered inside.The moon was peeking the through the broken roof. dead bodies of several soldiers were laid across the gate. Whoever did that must be a powerful fighter or trained assassin. The ground was filled with the blood. I covered my nose in disgust and started looking for my mother fearing the worst.“Mom?” my heart was beating fast; fearing if something happened to her. we were living here peacefully; we meant no harm then why woul
A painful groan escaped my lips when I feel hot, the worry and anger were the first thing I feel. I didn’t doubt that they were Reed’s emotion sinking through the mate bond. My ears were ringing. I can hear the distant sound but I can’t figure it out. My heart starts to palpitates in my chest as the sound becomes clearer and clearer. I kicked off the sheets and followed the sound to the downstairs. The light of hall was on, I peeked through the stairs and catch Reed and Diana sitting together and discussing something. Reed’s face worsened with every passing minute; I could easily feel his anger building through the mate bond. any second and he could explode like a time bomb. I decided to move further to listen what they were discussing at this hour of night. what possible could have happen that they haven’t waited for the morning. “I have bad news and… bad news.” Diana said tiredly taking a sip from her glass. She was in the same attire when she left. Reed no
The sun rises from the horizon sooner than I have anticipated. We silently ate the breakfast, nobody said anything, especially Reed. He was more silent than usual. He was not much of a talker but now he was completely being mute. I know he was not happy from the idea of me going back.Diana was eating the food and tried to engage me into talking so that I could change my decision. I appreciated her efforts but I was reluctant to go to my pack. After we have eaten the food I quickly went into my room and again started packing the remaining items.Reed had gone to talk to Asher. Reed spends most of his time with Asher and sometimes, I wonder if he was gay. I shake my head to free from the silly thoughts, it can’t be possible.After few hours of bathing, second-guessing my decisions and packing my stuff, I was ready to go to my pack. Reed was already standing by the door to escort me.“You know, I have never thanked you to let me stay at your hom
“So, this is it.” I completed the whole story from the meeting, the threat, the oracle and of course the attack, covering every single details. I drink the water from the bottle and look at the expressions of the people sitting in front of me. My mother and beta john were looking deep in thoughts. August was silent during the whole meeting and I was getting anxious by looking at him.“What had he done to you?” he finally speaks, his voice so cold it could cut through the ice. His eyes turned evil red. I closed my eyes and take a deep breath. I don’t want to tell him about reed and mine relation but then he won’t be convinced about me going to their home. “It’s past and buried.” His eyes turned redder if possible, by now I can say he could phase any second in his wolf. I quickly signalled mom to handle him. Our mom was the only one who can take us.“Listen, we don’t need his help, send him t
Reed’s pov “You got to be fucking kidding me moon goddess.” I said under my breath and sprinted to my room. Diana? Seriously out of all the people, Diana? And that to with Esma’s brother? That shitty, good for nothing brother of hers. I closed the door behind me so hard that it could break open from the ceiling. I washed my face several time trying to cool down my anger and closed my eyes. You are afraid Reed. Words of moon goddess rings in my head again and again. Suddenly, an idea struck to my brain and I walked back to the room and pulled out my bag under the bed. I know Luna is playing a game with me, she sure knows how to push my buttons. Today is Friday, which means Blood moon is six days away. After blood moon, I will lose her. I have to meet her today only. I have to know what is in her mind. I quickly wore a black hoody; I don’t want other people to know that I going out. I opened the la
Hey lovely people! Thank you once again for picking my book and showering so much love on Esma and Reed. I am really glad for everyone who made it till here. This book is on the board because of all your love and support. I am truly and deeply thankful for it! Love you guys to the moon and back. It's been a joy ride writing this book and sharing with you people. Thank you for sticking till the end with me and tolerating my grammar and other mistakes. I am grateful to you guys for your kind comments. Your constant support have pushed me to write this book and motivated me to write the second one in the cursed series. I read many Werewolf stories, or at least enough for me to plot something that no one did, I will let you people decide if I am succeeded or not. Now, back to the work. 1. What happened to Reed and Esma? will they ever meet again? 2. Who or what really was theDarkness
“WHAT?” August asked-shouted and I slammed my hand on his mouth to shut him up immediately.“Can’s you keep your tone low for a second?” I removed my hand from his face and sat back on my chair. It was already half past twelve so technically it was morning. Diana was still unconscious. I walked in the kitchen to prepare some coffee.August followed me silently, I looked at him from the corner of my eye, he was equally restless. I put the coffee on the stove and turned to face him.“When did you think parents will return?” I asked trying to change the topic. He didn’t look at me, his eyes fixed on the stove as if he was in the deep thoughts.“August?” I snapped my fingers in front of him and he finally acknowledged my presence.“Huh? I don’t know, we have a house in the city, it is already late, they must have stayed there only.” He said and
I closed the door behind me as soon as I entered the house. My eyes were searching for the only person who was responsible for all of it.I quickly sprinted in the direction of kitchen; August’s scent was the most prominent there.“Why did you do this to me?” I bellowed. August looked perplexed by my sudden outbreak; his face was covered in confusion. He must have noticed my swelled eyes and tears-stained cheeks because in the next moment he was by my side.“What happened Emmy?” he asked and I know he was purely intact from the whole situation.“Where is Diana?” I asked instead and he jolted back a little hearing the anger and hatred in my voice.“She has locked herself in her room since morning. I tired to asked her but she only asked me to go away.” He said and his face fall momentarily.As soon the words were out of his mouth, I was quick on my heels and knocked on the door. august sil
Esma’s povI quickly transformed in my wolf as soon as Reed left me alone in the house. My wolf was bugging me whole day to let loose and let her run. It has been ages since I changed into my wolf.Last time I transformed in my wolf it was when I showed it to Reed on the night when he took me out for our date. I quickly piled off my clothes and put them in a carry bag and soon let my wolf took over my senses.The bones twisted, turned and snapped and in the next second, I was standing in all four. Elsa let an ear-piercing howl and with that we ran in the direction of the forest. My paws rugged through the ground as I pushed myself more and more to run faster.Other wolves bowed in front of me as soon as they sensed me. I didn’t stop and continued running deeper into the forest till I reached the borders. Suddenly Elsa stopped on the tracks and started sniffing around. Her ears straightened and she growled lowly as if sensing s
“What did you just say?” Reed asked and I could already feel he was trying to control his anger, trying not lose his calm but failing miserably.“I…” I gulped soundly and looked around for someone, anyone for my rescue.Fuck, not Diana, not even August.“I met Hecate last night.” I said and pursed my lips. I don’t know why but for some reason he intimidates me so much. Suddenly I felt like I was standing in a principal’s office and he was not my mate but the old grumpy teacher.He closes his eyes and tried to take deep breaths. “I am not grumpy.” he grumbled and suddenly I started giggling. He looked annoyed and… embarrassed.I giggled and soon they turned into full-on hysterical laughs. He didn’t say anything then, just kept looking at me amusingly.“What did you find amusing?” he asked and I could feel he was also trying to supress his smile.
“What are you doing here Esma?” A very familiar voice interrupted my train of thoughts. I turned to the owner of the voice which revealed to be none other than that of Dumeny.He looked amused and happy at the same time. I must be clutching the door knob with so much force because in the next moment Dumeny walked towards me and touched my hand to release it.Immediately the door opened and a pair of hands wrapped around my waist trying to pull me again to the bedroom.“No running, kitten.” Reed chuckled and pulled me more towards him but stopped as soon his eyes collided with Dumeny’s and finally set on his hand on mine.Without wasting any second I lose my hand from his hold and chuckled nervously.“Hey Dumeny. What a surprise visit. Huh?” I said and rubbed my neck nervously. The two alphas were staring into each other’s eyes, demanding authority and trying to prove the
I woke up as the sun shined down at my face from the window. My eyes blinking the harshness of the bright sun away and trying to focus. Reed’s arms were wrapped around me. His hands clutching my waist, keeping my bottom close to his and his other hand under my head acting as a pillow. His scent surrounded me. I admired his features. He is so sexy in his sleep. I gently put my hand on his wrist and as slowly as carefully I could, tried to lift and remove it. I had succeeded halfway when his hand grabbed mine and turned me over, pulling down underneath himself and climbing on top of me. I gasped in surprise, barely managing to hold my scream. “What?” I whispered as my eyes widened and shot up to look at his beautiful face. “Why did you wake me up?” Reed growled in a sleepy voice and dropped his face in my neck, leaving a trail of kisses from the blade of my shoulder to the insides of my neck. I twitched instantly, the ticklish feeling of
“You have to be more specific when telling the directions.” I said reaching the same cliff where I first met her, few days ago. So much have happened since then.I have seen Reed’s past, his life, his struggles and his curse. We were marked now. We were officially mates now. I knew she was already here as I could sense her. she was hiding in the woods. But this time she was alone.“I don’t want unwanted arrivals.” Hecate said emerging from the woods. Her eyes were the first thing that capture my attention whenever we meet. They were still purple and I sighed in relief internally. Her gaze collided with me and for some reason I could sense her smile.“You have seen it haven’t you?” she asked. I tried my best to look smug and obvious but I know she was a witch and probably seen it before meeting me here.“Why did you send the human on my territory? And that to severely injured. You could send me th